Escort
Croatia, North Macedonia, Kosovo 2023
Directed by Lukas Nola, erotic thriller, 120 min, eng subtitles, 16+
Written by Lukas Nola
With Živko Anočić, Hrvojka Begović, Krešimir Mikić, Nikša Butijer, Igor Kovač
One evening on a business trip, having downed a few drinks and sniffed a few lines with his buddies from the marketing business, Miro is surprised by a sex worker (already paid for) who shows up in his hotel room. A friendly prank? Although a happily married man and a father of two, Miro decides to take the plunge. Things, however, slip horribly out of hand, and his choice has unforeseen consequences, involving two rather shady hotel employees. Miro´s happy middle-class life turns into something close to a nightmare.
With some top-level cinematography, writing and acting, this is a highly engaging Hitchcockian thriller that enjoys playing with the audience and definitely reveals a love of cinema. It is dedicated to the director Lukas Nola, who sadly passed away before it was premiered.
Awards
Pula FF 2023 (Best Actor in a Supporting Role for Kresimir Mikić, Best Art Direction)